Seven-time NASCAR champion retiring from full-time racing

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Seven-time NASCAR champion Jimmie Johnson is retiring from full-time racing.

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He will turn his concentration toward investing time with family.

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He calculates his future timetable will incorporate not more than 10 events

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Johnson took two weeks from the IndyCar finale

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He told that he didn't really need the time to ponder his future.

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So what is Johnson, who retired from NASCAR is thinking?

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